Piano students have an opportunity to share music they have learned at recitals. Here are some
tips for making this a rewarding experience.
Look Professional:Dress up but be comfortable. Test out your outfit at home for your family audience.
Skirts should be long enough for comfort on the piano bench. Wear shoes for walking on the stage easily.
Loose jewelry, sneakers, t-shirts and jeans are not appropriate.
Arrive Early:Check in with your teacher and, if possible, try out the piano. Walk around and get a drink
of water, so that you will feel comfortable during the recital. Be on time so that you will not disturb other
performers.
Don’t Rush:Get comfortable on the piano bench and take a deep breath before you play. If you make a
little mistake, just keep going. The audience will probably not even notice!
Take Your Bow:Remember to take a bow after you play your last piece. Smile at the audience to thank
them for the applause. Be proud of your efforts.
Practice Tips:
Piano students know how to sit up straight and curve their hands. Here are some “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” tips to help keep a relaxed posture.
Head:Make sure your head is “sitting” at the top of the neck, and your eyes are looking straight
ahead. Shoulders:Keep your shoulders down and back.
Knees: Remember to keep your knees right in front of you, bent slightly.
Toes: Make sure that your toes rest on the floor or footstool. The whole foot needs to be flat.
Reward yourself:Have a “pretend” recital. Dress up in your recital clothes and shoes and play
your pieces for family and friends. Enjoy the applause!
Classics for Kids From the “Classics for Kids:” Classical music can be an exciting tool. The Classics for Kids® lesson plans and teaching resources give parents practical, effective plans and activities that use classical music to help children learn, and meet national and state standards. They are based on National Standards for the Arts and state Academic Content Standards for Music, as well as on Theory of Multiple Intelligences. The materials also incorporate various philosophies, including those of Orff, Dalcrose, and Kodaly. http://www.classicsforkids.com/
Piano students have an opportunity to share music they have learned at recitals. Here are some
tips for making this a rewarding experience.
Look Professional: Dress up but be comfortable. Test out your outfit at home for your family audience.
Skirts should be long enough for comfort on the piano bench. Wear shoes for walking on the stage
easily.
Loose jewelry, sneakers, t-shirts and jeans are not appropriate.
Arrive Early:Check in with your teacher and, if possible, try out the piano. Walk around and get a drink
of water, so that you will feel comfortable during the recital. Be on time so that you will not disturb other
performers.
Don’t Rush:Get comfortable on the piano bench and take a deep breath before you play. If you make a
little mistake, just keep going. The audience will probably not even notice!
Take Your Bow:Remember to take a bow after you play your last piece. Smile at the audience to thank
them for the applause. Be proud of your efforts.
Practice Tips:
Piano students know how to sit up straight and curve their hands. Here are some “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” tips to help keep a relaxed posture.
Head: Make sure your head is “sitting” at the top of the neck, and your eyes are looking straight
ahead.
Shoulders: Keep your shoulders down and back.
Knees: Remember to keep your knees right in front of you, bent slightly.
Toes: Make sure that your toes rest on the floor or footstool. The whole foot needs to be flat.
Reward yourself: Have a “pretend” recital. Dress up in your recital clothes and shoes and play
your pieces for family and friends. Enjoy the applause!
Practice Games:
Recognizing notes and instruments can help you learn more music. Take a look at these two websites for practice games.
http://www.musictechteacher.com/quiz_treble_clef_ledger_line_warrior.htm
http://www.musictechteacher.com/quiz_instrument_volley1/play.html
Recognizing notes and keys on the piano is important. Take a look at these two websites for practice games.
http://www.musictechteacher.com/quiz_catapult_identify_piano_notes/play.html
http://www.musictechteacher.com/quiz_lines_and_spaces_hoopshoot.htm
Classics for Kids
From the “Classics for Kids:” Classical music can be an exciting tool. The Classics for Kids® lesson plans and teaching resources give parents practical, effective plans and activities that use classical music to help children learn, and meet national and state standards. They are based on National Standards for the Arts and state Academic Content Standards for Music, as well as on Theory of Multiple Intelligences. The materials also incorporate various philosophies, including those of Orff, Dalcrose, and Kodaly.
http://www.classicsforkids.com/